HealthDay (8/23) reported a new study by researchers at Penn State suggests that “people with restless legs syndrome (RLS) have nearly three times the risk of suicide and self-harm, which indicates that there may be a link between the physical condition and mental health.” Investigators “analyzed data on more than 24,000 people with RLS and about 145,000 people without the neurological condition. None had a history of suicide attempts or self-harm.” Results indicate that “during the study period, people with RLS had a 2.7-fold higher risk of suicide or self-harm than people without the condition.” The findings were published in JAMA Network Open.
Related Links:
— “Restless Legs Syndrome Might Raise Risk of Suicide, Self-Harm, “Robert Preidt, HealthDay, August 23, 2019